Cable Technician-Data Center

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Client: IES Communications
Job title: Cable Technician-Data Center
Pay: up to $28/hr. depending upon experience

As a Cable Technician on a hyperscale data center construction site, you'll be responsible for installing, terminating, and testing copper and fiber optic cabling to support large-scale network infrastructure. This role involves pulling and routing cables through trays and conduits, ensuring compliance with hyperscale standards, and maintaining proper cable management for performance and scalability. Technicians also perform certification testing, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and document all work accurately.

Key Responsibilities
• Cable Installation
• Pull, route, and secure copper and fiber optic cables according to design specifications.
• Install cable trays, ladder racks, and other support structures.
• Ensure proper bend radius and cable management to maintain performance standards.
• Termination and Testing
• Terminate cables with appropriate connectors (e.g., RJ45, fiber terminations).
• Perform cable labeling and documentation per project standards.
• Conduct continuity, performance, and certification tests using tools like Fluke testers or OTDR for fiber.
• Compliance and Standards
• Follow industry standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI) and hyperscale provider specifications.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including PPE usage and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain compliance with local building codes and environmental regulations.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Update as-built drawings and cable maps.
• Record test results and submit reports for quality assurance.
• Track inventory of cables, connectors, and related materials.
• Coordination and Communication
• Work closely with project managers, network engineers, and other trades.
• Attend daily safety and coordination meetings.
• Communicate progress and issues promptly to supervisors.
• Troubleshooting and Quality Assurance
• Identify and resolve cable faults or installation issues.
• Verify connectivity and signal integrity before handover.

• Ensure installations meet hyperscale data center performance requirements.
• Physical Infrastructure Setup
• Assist in installing racks, cabinets, and patch panels.
• Organize cable pathways for scalability and future maintenance.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas to meet hyperscale standards.
• Data Center Technician Daily Routine
• Arrival & Safety Check-In
• Clock in and attend the daily safety briefing.
• Review site-specific hazards and PPE requirements.
• Confirm work permits and access credentials.
• Morning Coordination
• Meet with the foreman or project manager for task assignments.
• Review cable installation plans and updated drawings.
• Gather necessary tools, materials, and test equipment.
• Cable Pulling & Routing
• Begin pulling copper and fiber optic cables through trays, conduits, or ladder racks.
• Ensure proper bend radius and secure cables to maintain hyperscale standards.
• Coordinate with other trades to avoid conflicts in pathways.
• Termination Work
• Terminate cables at patch panels, racks, or cabinets.
• Label cables according to project documentation.
• Perform quick continuity checks before moving on.
• Testing & Documentation
• Use Fluke testers or OTDR for fiber to certify cable performance.
• Record test results and update as-built documentation.
• Report any discrepancies or failures for corrective action.
• Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance
• Address any cable faults or installation issues identified during testing.
• Verify connectivity and signal integrity for critical links.
• Ensure compliance with hyperscale provider standards.
• Wrap-Up & Reporting
• Clean up work area and return tools.
• Submit daily progress report and test documentation.
• Attend end-of-day coordination meeting for next day’s tasks.
• Common Tools
• ShapeFusion Splicer
• Critical for joining fiber optic cables with minimal signal loss.
• OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
• Essential for testing fiber integrity, locating breaks, and verifying installation quality.
• Fiber Cleaver
• Ensures precise fiber cuts before splicing, which is key for performance.
• Cable Tester / Certifier (e.g., Fluke Networks)
• Verifies copper and fiber links meet hyperscale standards.
• Punch Down Tool
• Needed for terminating copper cables on patch panels and keystone jacks.
• Labeling Machine
• Absolutely critical for proper cable identification in large-scale environments.
• Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
• Quick troubleshooting tool for fiber breaks and bends.
• Data Center Terminology
• Fiber Optic Cabling